Factors that Influence Your Food Choices There are a number of factors that can powerfully influence how and what we eat. Consider the following as you plan healthy food choices for your family or children. Source: http://smitham1.weebly.com/

1. What Influences Your Food
Choices?

2. Nutritional/Physiological Influences
 Hunger
 Appetite

3.  Survival
 Allergies

4.  Senses:
 Smell
 Taste
 Touch

5. Emotional/Psychological Influences
 Attitudes
 Feelings

6.  Aesthetics
 Creativity

7. Cultural Influences
 Ethnic backgrounds
 Religion
 Holiday Customs

8.  Superstitions and
taboos
 Celebrations

9. Family/Social Influences
 Parents
 Friends
 Relatives

10.  Lifestyles
 Resources
 Money
 Time
 Knowledge

11. Food Availability/Environment
 Climate and terrain
 Regional/seasonal
foods

12.  Transportation

13.  Trends
 Organic Food

14. Media
 Television
 Magazines
 Billboards

15.  Movies